Scene Stealers | March 2025 - Yellow Scene Magazine

Boogie Machine: The Super 70s Disco Dynamo @ Nissi’s

When the world tried to declare disco to be dead, the members of Boogie Machine responded back defiantly: “I Will Survive”! Led by career musician Jerry Bergeson, this nostalgic group of retro music lovers (who also perform elsewhere as ‘80s tribute band Ronnie Raygun and the Big ‘80s) are ready to take you on a journey through all the biggest disco hits of the ‘70s from Kool & The Gang to K.C. & The Sunshine Band to Donna Summer, The Bee Gees, and Earth, Wind and Fire. The time machine launches on April 4 at Nissi’s. Tickets start at only $15 from Nissi’s.

Franz Ferdinand @ Boulder Theater

For many, Scottish post-punk revival band Franz Ferdinand may have seemed like a flash in the pan with their eponymous 2004 debut album that dazzled the critics and the indie-rock faithful at the time. While it may have been a few years since you’ve heard the band’s name, they’ve been going strong ever since, and they’re riding high off the rave reviews for their new album, The Human Fear, that came out in January. Whether you’re a die-hard devotee or just remember hearing “Take Me Out” a lot of times in your dorm building, Franz Ferdinand’s legendary live show promises not to disappoint. Take yourself out to see them on April 1 at Boulder Theater. Tickets start at $39.50 from Z2.

Restless Road @ The Grizzly Rose

Country boy band Restless Road was formed when three different singers tried out as individuals for the third season of Fox’s singing competition The X Factor and producer and judge Simon Cowell realized that the three singers might work better together competing as a group than they would be as individual singers. The rest, as they say, is history, with the band still playing off the success of their 2023 debut album, Last Rodeo. Despite the title of their album, Restless Road shows no signs of slowing down, and there seem to be a lot more rodeos on the horizon for this trio. Catch your first rodeo with Restless Road on March 28 at The Grizzly Rose. Tickets start at $20 from The Grizzly Rose.

Modern Jazz & Soul Fest @ Roots Music Project

Jazz and soul are too often viewed mistakenly as artifacts from the past, which largely ignores the vibrant modern jazz scene that’s full of some really remarkable artists taking the genre to the next level. Roots Music Project understands that better than most, as evidenced by the outstanding lineup for their inaugural edition of the Modern Jazz & Soul Fest. At the top of the bill is two-time Grammy winner Derrick Hodge whose blend of jazz with hip-hop adds new dimensions to both genres. Add to that the likes of Gabriel Mervine, Wellington Bullings, Dandu, and more, and the first year of the festival is off to a great start. Find your modern soul at the festival on April 11 and 12. Tickets start at about $38 from Roots Music Project.

Many Mountains @ St. Vrain Cidery

Longmont’s own genre-bending folk rock duo Many Mountains make a local appearance in their hometown for a very special show. The duo, made up of Katie Rose Nelson and Dustin Moran, have been perfecting their unique sound since 2013, blending the contrasting vocals of both songwriters to create something truly dynamic. Having shared stages with the likes of Gin Blossoms, Dylan LeBlanc. You can find them at St. Vrain Cidery on the 28th of March.

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